Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

She wanted to go to the beach, but it was storming.

She wanted to go to the beach but it was storming.

She wanted to go to the beach but, it was storming.

She wanted to go, to the beach but it was storming.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Skittles are my favorite candy, but I also like gummy worms.

Skittles are my favorite candy but, I also like gummy worms.

Skittles are my favorite, candy, but, I also like gummy worms.

Skittles are my favorite candy but I also like gummy worms.

What change needs to be made to this sentence? Reading and gardening are her favorite hobbies.

Add a comma after both reading and gardening

How could you fix this fused sentence? (Choose ALL correct answers.) We will buy the scooter and Granny will happily ride it.

Replace and with a period to make two sentences (choppy, but technically correct)

Is this sentence correct? Carlos and Ricky went to the mall, they were looking for the new Nikes.

No, this is a comma splice: it needs a conjunction after the comma (probably as )

No, there should not be a comma in this sentence

No, because Carlos and Ricky shouldn't be wasting their money like that

The subject of a sentence:

Is the person, thing, or idea performing an action or existing ("the thing doing the thing")

Receives the action in the sentence

Is the action or state of being in the sentence

A comma splice occurs when:

Two independent clauses are joined by only a comma (the conjunction is missing)

Too many commas are used in a sentence

Two independent clauses have a conjunction but no comma

"Comma Splice" is my next band name

A fused sentence occurs when:

...two independent clauses are joined with a conjunction but no comma.

...two dependent clauses are joined with only a comma but no conjunction.

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent on Tuesday I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent, on Tuesday, I have a lot of make-up work to do.

Since I was absent on Tuesday, I have a lot, of make-up work to do.

Which sentence correctly uses a comma?

In 1915, jazz singer Billie Holiday was born in Philadelphia.

In 1915 jazz singer Billie Holiday was born in Philadelphia.

In 1915 jazz singer, Billie Holiday was born in Philadelphia.

In 1915 jazz singer, Billie Holiday, was born in Philadelphia.

Which of these sentences demonstrates a comma splice? (Choose ALL correct answers.)

She enjoys reading, he prefers watching TV.

I like to swim but I hate to run.

She enjoys reading but he prefers watching TV.

Which of the below demonstrates a fused sentence? (Choose ALL correct answers.)

Aliyah enjoys reading novels but she doesn't like anime.

Anime stories are extremely popular and many of my students enjoy them.

Aliyah enjoys reading novels, but she doesn't like anime.

Anime stories are extremely popular, many of my students enjoy them.

Comma Usage Quiz

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CCSS

L.4.2C, L.1.2C, L.4.1F

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to separate items in a list?

The monster collected rocks leaves and sticks.

The monster collected rocks, leaves, and sticks.

The monster collected rocks, leaves and sticks.

The monster collected rocks and leaves and sticks.

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CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to separate items in a list of activities?

Bibi enjoys reading books painting pictures and playing guitar.

Bibi enjoys reading books, painting pictures and playing guitar.

Bibi enjoys reading books, painting pictures, and playing guitar.

Bibi enjoys reading books and painting pictures and playing guitar.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences correctly combines two independent clauses into one sentence?

Cryptids aren't real but you can still think they're delightful!

Although delightful, cryptids aren't real.

Cryptids aren't real but, you can still think they're delightful!

Cryptids aren't real, but you can still think they're delightful!

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1I

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.5.1E

CCSS.L.7.1B

CCSS.L.9-10.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates the use of the Oxford comma?

I love my siblings, my dog and my cat.

I love my siblings, my dog, and my cat.

I love my siblings my dog, and my cat.

I love my siblings: my dog and my cat.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.2C

CCSS.L.5.2A

CCSS.L.7.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

After the concert ended, everyone rushed to the exits.

After the concert ended everyone rushed to the exits.

After the concert, ended everyone rushed to the exits.

After the concert ended everyone, rushed to the exits.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

Well I guess we can share the umbrella.

Well, I guess we can share the umbrella.

Well I, guess we can share the umbrella.

Well, I guess, we can share the umbrella.

Tags

CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

Rihanna's gown was long, white, and covered with huge cloth flowers on top.

Rihanna's gown was long, white and covered with huge cloth flowers on top.

Rihanna's gown, was long, white, and covered with huge cloth flowers on top.

Rihanna's gown was long, white and, covered with huge cloth flowers on top.

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CCSS.L.4.2C

CCSS.L.6.2A

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Comma Usage Quiz

25 questions

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to separate items in a list?

Which of the following sentences correctly uses commas to separate items in a list of activities?

Which of the following sentences correctly combines two independent clauses into one sentence?

Which of the following sentences correctly demonstrates the use of the Oxford comma?

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

Which of the following sentences uses commas correctly?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

What change needs to be made to this sentence?Reading and gardening are her favorite hobbies.

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